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More statistical and methodological myths and urban legends Edited by Charles E. Lance and Robert J. Vandenberg Call Number:  HD30.4 .M67 2015 Publisher's Description :  This book provides an up-to-date review of commonly undertaken methodological and statistical practices that are based partially in sound scientific rationale and partially in unfounded lore. Some examples of these “methodological urban legends” are characterized by manuscript critiques such as: (a) “your self-report measures suffer from common method bias”; (b) “your item-to-subject ratios are too low”; (c) “you can’t generalize these findings to the real world”; or (d) “your effect sizes are too low.” What do these critiques mean, and what is their historical basis? More Statistical and Methodological Myths and Urban Legends catalogs several of these quirky practices and outlines proper research techniques. Topics covered include sample size requirements, missing data bias in correlatio...

Looking for something to read at the beach? Have some down time this summer?  Looking to relax?  Check out our leisure reading collection of popular, current titles in paperback.  There are even audio books available to help pass the time if you’re headed out for a long road trip. The collection is located on the first floor of the Library in the lobby area.  The collection is browsable and searchable via Search@UW .  Once you have performed your search use the location facet to limit to “leisure reading” items.   There's a borrowing limit of two leisure reading items per user.

How to Raise a Wild Child : the Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature By Scott D. Sampson Call Number:  QH51 .S325 2015 Read a review in Scientific American Publisher's Description: The average North American child currently spends about seven hours a day staring at screens, and mere minutes engaged in unstructured play outdoors, a dramatic transformation within the past generation. Yet recent research indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth. Regular exposure to nature can help relieve stress, depression, and attention deficits. It can reduce bullying, combat obesity, and boost academic scores. Most critical of all, abundant time in natural settings seems to yield long-term benefits in kids’ cognitive, emotional, and social development. To date, no book has offered teachers, parents, and other caregivers the necessary tools to engender a meaningful, lasting connection between children and the natural world. How to Rais...